Benjamin Stoddert
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Stoddert Accepts the Office of Secretary of the Navy
Letter, discusses his acceptance of office of Secretary of the Navy.
U.S. Navy Collection -
Status of Shipment
Stoddert requested the status of an expected shipment of cannons to Ebenezer Jackson in Georgia. Noted a similar shipment of guns was supposed to be sent to Daniel de Saussure.
Miscellaneous Letters Received by the Fourth Auditor, Jan 12, 1795-Dec 31, 1897. (RG217) (M1187) -
Seeks Information about Galleys for New York and Rhode Island
Reports on 3 galleys of the 10 authorized by law. Seeks information about whether the galleys will be used in Rhode Island or New York, and how many in each location.
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Seeks Assistance for Sick Sailors
Reports leaving sick sailors at various ports. Doctors have been employed at great expense. Seeks assistance with arrangements for troops and surgeons to be stationed.
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Requests Orders to Lift Goods from French Schooner
Reports the French prize being cleared of crew and the process of possession. Requests orders for the Fort to receive the ship's goods and prepare the schooner for a cruise.
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Requests Orders for Timber at Fort Mifflin
Reports use of live oak timber at the Fort. Requests orders to the commanding officer to protect the lumber.
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Requests Orders for Muskets for Mr. Nicholson
Refers to offer to take old muskets. Requests official orders from Mr. Nicholson.
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Requests Orders for Cannon Powder
Requests order for delivery of cannon powder to James Watson to prove guns.
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Requests Loan of Marine Regiment and Tents for the Navy
Requests loan of Marine regiment under Major Burrows for the Navy Department and tents.
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Requests List of Names and Ranks
Requests list of names and ranks in the Navy as soon as possible.
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Requests Information about Jurisdiction of Fortifications Protecting New York City
Refers to a legislative act directing money for fortifications to defend New York City, and to correspondence between the President, Governor Jay, and General Hamilton. Discusses delineation between …
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Requests Articles for Different Ships at Different Posts
Lists articles needed for various ships ad different ports.
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Requests Articles for Cutters to Go to Sea
Mr. Humphreys reports that 2 cutters are not ready to go to sea for want of supplies. Requests order for needed articles.
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Request for more men to augment Marines guarding French prisoners
Writing from the Navy Department, Benjamin Stoddert informs McHenry that he intends to move 148 French prisoners from New Castle to Lancaster. He asks for more men to augment the 18 Marines as they …
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Request for loan of cannon to be sent to Norfolk Virginia for the brig ready of sea
The Navy Department requests the loan of nine 6 pound cannon from the War Department. These cannon are to be sent to Norfolk and then returned within a month.
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Regarding the Supplying & Armament of the Man of War Ganges
Notes that additional nine-pounders are being purchased for the ship Ganges, and asks Humphreys' advice on carriages for them; also notes that he has had the purveyor, Mr. Francis, obtain other …
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Receipt of Brass Mounted French Muskets
Acting for Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert, Captain Gill confirms receipt from John Harris of one hundred brass mounted French muskets.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection -
Receipt for Muskets & Bayonets
Receipt for 100 Brass Mounted French Muskets agreeable to an order of the War Office for the use of the Navy Department.
Subject File of the Naval Records Collection -
Questions Assignment for Galleys in New York and Rhode Island
Reports that three galleys need to be built. Questions whether those should be assigned to New York and Rhode Island.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
